VERY interesting vehicle…something “different” for a change…BUT…at $228CDN PLUS shipping, I’ll have to pass on it…!
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Ah, well, much is made of Commander Models efforts, but their MBT-70, in my opinion of course, isn’t that bad. Besides, it’s the only game in town if you want an American version. It is a fairly substantial amount of resin, and you’ll need a set of AFV Club tracks, but it isn’t too bad. I think it was only the second resin kit I tackled, and if I can do it, so can others - but no one seems to want to. Several have opined that they can convert the Dragon Kpz version; all I can say is good luck, as the modifications required would defeat me, and then some(!)
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Do what I do, sell your wife and house, and take it from there(!)
I couldn’t resist it, and even as I speak, or rather write, it is trundling its way across the plains of Europe en route to my house. Well, I expect it will be, soon.
I’ll let you know…
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Sorry to disappoint you, but it doesn’t travel on the plains. We are on the Balkan Peninsula, and Balkan translates as “mountain”. But you’re right about the rest 
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Not to blow my own trumpet, but instead of opining I could, I did 
Twice, actually, because I had made a wrong assumption about the engine deck dimensions, so I had to cut much of it out and do it again.
Well, and then I went on to totally remodel the turret and more … Oh, and decided fitting a mine plough would be fun — but unfortunately, one designed for an M1 Abrams doesn’t fit …
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Welcome aboard.
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Of course; I should have been more accurate. God knows I was in Kosovo for a year so am more than aware of the “Balkan Peninsula”. Apologies for my perceived poor geography - this is what happens when one attempts to wax lyrical(!)
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Whoa! Where did that come from? So ugly it’s cool looking!
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Are you referring to me or the tank?
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lol the tank of course Brian! No worries, I get that too sometimes!
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Brilliant concept Jakko - so what’s the status of it now?
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The model is quite large (especially the turret) and heavy. And because of its size and shape it is quite inconvenient to manufacture. But everyone judges for themselves, our calculations have shown such a value
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We could make a T92 in 1/35 scale (but not in our typical 1/72 scale). There is more than enough information about it, and the machine itself is “alive” and photographed in detail.
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Wow! Keep me posted but presumably you’d have to do a fair bit of market research first; I’m not sure how many even on here would want one.
To my mind it’s a fascinating little vehicle, but not everyone will have that level of interest I fear.
Thanks at least for responding so positively.
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Market research is a fun thing. My experience at least shows that the results of the research (at the level we are capable of doing it) practically never correspond to real sales. At least that’s the case with us. The last example was Pz.4 A and B, in 1/72 scale. That’s why we practice just a “friendly conversation” with which we don’t commit anyone. Naturally, it has happened to organize something like a pre-order where participants receive some percentage discount and/or bonus product. But that’s too engaging for both parties. That’s why we practice a different approach - we implement the project with available resources. Then we show a lot of photos (in the case of the TV-8 over 50 on our Facebook account), photos of the real product, not renders. If customers like what they see - fine, if not - so be it. In the case of the T92 - as I mentioned, we have studied the machine, I personally like it a lot. But most likely we will do it first in 1/72 and then eventually in 1/35 (unless the market reaction screams in our face that 1/35 should become a priority for us ) Working first in 1/72 helps to clarify the design features of the machine and then in 1/35 to simply add the small details impossible (not that we won’t try to recreate them) in 1/72. But before the T92 I am thinking about the A38 and the Flying Elephant Design A. But for the latter there are certain doubts that we will be able to assemble it even in the large machines that we bought specifically for the TV-8.
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It’s been finished for some years now:
Basically: what if the MBT 70 had been adopted, upgraded, and used in the 1991 Gulf War? Markings are Echelon decals for an M1 Abrams.
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I’m really trying hard to convince myself that this is a ‘multi-turret’ tank, just so I can add it to the collection.
It looks sooo ugly, only a mother could love it…but I want one.
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Thank you for that very comprehensive and helpful reply. Producing in 1:72 first makes perfect sense.
Whilst the A38 and the Flying Elephant are interesting designs they might not be for me, but good luck with them anyway.
Thnak you again.
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Well that sure is different; well done !
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Saw one of these at Ft. Moore’s collection.
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